How to Buy a Smartphone: Everything You Need to Know

April 23rd, 2012 by LAPTOP Editors  

Buying a smartphone gets tougher all the time. And guess what? That’s a good thing, because there’s never been a richer selection of devices on the market. With multiple operating systems, a wide range of screen sizes and designs and different carriers vying for your attention with high-speed 4G networks, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your smartphone—or get your first one.

With dozens of smartphones available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Don’t be. We’ll ask—and help you answer—eight questions designed to match you up with the perfect smartphone for your needs and budget.

Smart Phone Buyers Guide


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11 Responses to “How to Buy a Smartphone: Everything You Need to Know”

  1. Joseph Says:
    March 27th, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Unsurpassed hardware design for the iPhone? Are you kidding?
    Whenever a new iPhone comes out, it is always behind the curve in terms of hardware.
    And for iOS, forgot to mention “terrible, productivity-impeding notification system”, something that is widely criticized by experts and gadget geeks.
    And one of the cons for WP7 was “No multitasking for third-party apps”, yet that fact escaped mention in the iOS cons list…
    Also, “Lackluster game selection” for Android? What about Tegra Zone and Playstation Suite?!
    And this page was last updated February 2, 2011, and the Verizon iPhone is on there, so why are the best devices for Android so old? Why not the Atrix 4G? Or the Nexus S, widely seen by the afore mentioned gadget geeks as one of the best Android phones out there. What about the Incredible S, the Desire HD???
    And all of the pros and cons lists include things like “UI not as elegant”, “Gorgeous interface”, “Easy-to-use interface”, says who??!! You can’t just throw your own biases into the mix if this is supposed to be a guide to which OS is best for each person individually.
    If this needs to be approved by moderators like the last comment I made on this site, I doubt it will go up, but as long as someone reads this, then let me say, please polish up this post, remove your biases and get your facts straight. I know you may not be a smartphone-centric website, but if you’re going to post buying guides for the average consumer, make sure you know what you’re doing!

  2. Charles Says:
    April 4th, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    While it’s true that notifications seem much slower on my iPhone4 than on my old BlackBerry, and the call quality isn’t as good either. I must, however, defend the iPhone because it’s display is much sharper and more colorful than any other phone available at the time I bought it.

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    April 12th, 2011 at 3:42 pm

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  6. khadeja Says:
    May 4th, 2011 at 8:05 am

    from where can I get it

  7. mohammed Says:
    May 15th, 2011 at 6:23 am

    Thank you

  8. Norm Brooks Says:
    August 3rd, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    Okay, I’m an old fogie but, when I want to read about the best Smartphone, the very first thing I want to know is, how well does it function as a phone? Good reception? Good audio quality? The next thing would be, how well does it work with WiFi? Can I use Skype for free VoIP calling or something else? How is it with Internet use and display? Bottom line, how well does the phone communicate?

  9. Debby Says:
    January 12th, 2012 at 10:46 am

    if i need to buy a blackberry curve 9300 without the plan,how much will it cost and how do i make my payment?

  10. Bob Harvey Says:
    March 29th, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Time for an update?
    I rather think this page is too far out of date, at 13 months, to be so prominently featured

  11. Phil T Says:
    April 23rd, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    All of this is spot on and great advice! Ideal screen and body size for me is somewhere around the Samsung Focus S with a 4.3 screen. Good camera and video quality is always a plus. I have the Lumia 900 and a big setback is the lack of apps and customization. If I had another chance I would go with Android, Google is doing some great improvements to its ecosystem. Watch out for GS III from Samsung.

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